2021 ANNUAL REPORTCelebrating 10 Years of Service

Letter from the interim CEOLIZ TINKHAM, INTERIM CEO

Over the last two years, I’ve found the concept of time has shifted, become more fluid, precious, and the things that punctuate the moments of any given day have taken on a different shape and cadence. In this second year of collectively weathering the pandemic, and in a year when I’ve had the privilege of serving as interim CEO at Washington STEM, there has been a lot of time spent reflecting on our ten-year history and evolution, our collective impact, and where we want to go in the next three years.

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Over the last two years, I’ve found the concept of time has shifted, become more fluid, precious, and the things that punctuate the moments of any given day have taken on a different shape and cadence. In this second year of collectively weathering the pandemic, and in a year when I’ve had the privilege of serving as interim CEO at Washington STEM, there has been a lot of time spent reflecting on our ten-year history and evolution, our collective impact, and where we want to go in the next three years.

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10 YEARSOF IMPACT

In 2021, Washington STEM celebrated its 10th anniversary. With each passing year, we have learned valuable lessons, deepened our relationships with STEM Network partners and other allies, and sharpened our focus.

RAISING AWARENESS
2013
Built relationships with and galvanized three regional STEM Networks based in: Spokane, South Central WA, and South King County.
2013
Began public polling to assess awareness of STEM across Washington. Initial results showed 32% of residents surveyed were aware of science, technology, engineering, and math as a subject focus.
2014
Recruited four additional STEM Networks based in: West Sound, Snohomish, Southwest WA, Mid-Columbia Region.
FINDING OUR NICHE
2015-2018
Worked in 5 distinct program areas–computer science education, career connected learning (CCL), early math, engineering, teacher professional development.
2017
Co-led the Engineering Fellows Program with Washington MESA.
2018
Led Governor Inslee’s Career Connected Learning summit, resulting in significant initial investment of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds for Career Connected Learning.
2017
Supported Governor Inslee's Career Connected Learning initiative, which officially became Career Connect Washington in 2019.
2017
Integrated operations with Washington State LASER, which provides leadership and strategic planning support to help improve science/STEM implementation at the school and district level.
2017
Invested in and documented best practices for Career Connected Learning.
DEEPENING ENGAGEMENT
2019
STEM Network system maturing, working collaboratively, and engaging in collective action.
2019
Polling indicated awareness of STEM had grown to 79%.
2019
Work to engage more deeply in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work—aligning stated organizational values and conceptual equity frameworks with work plans.
RAISING AWARENESS
2013
Built relationships with and galvanized three regional STEM Networks based in: Spokane, South Central WA, and South King County.
2013
Began public polling to assess awareness of STEM across Washington. Initial results showed 32% of residents surveyed were aware of science, technology, engineering, and math as a subject focus.
2014
Recruited four additional STEM Networks based in: West Sound, Snohomish, Southwest WA, Mid-Columbia Region.
FINDING OUR NICHE
2015-2018
Worked in 5 distinct program areas–computer science education, career connected learning (CCL), early math, engineering, teacher professional development.
2017
Co-led the Engineering Fellows Program with Washington MESA.
2018
Led Governor Inslee’s Career Connected Learning summit, resulting in significant initial investment of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds for Career Connected Learning.
2017
Supported Governor Inslee's Career Connected Learning initiative, which officially became Career Connect Washington in 2019.
2017
Integrated operations with Washington State LASER, which provides leadership and strategic planning support to help improve science/STEM implementation at the school and district level.
2017
Invested in and documented best practices for Career Connected Learning.
2019
STEM Network system maturing, working collaboratively, and engaging in collective action.
2019
Work to engage more deeply in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work—aligning stated organizational values and conceptual equity frameworks with work plans.
2021
STORIES OF CHANGE
Thanks to some fertile ground laid by our South Central STEM Network partner, we had the opportunity to work with Eisenhower High School in Yakima to assess their system for educating and engaging students around dual credit opportunities and college and career readiness.
We worked with Washington Communities for Children to develop State of the Children - a set of regionalized reports that use data on affordability, access, and quality to shine a light on the precarious position of Washington’s early learning systems.
In 2021, we piloted an event that recognizes young women from across Washington state for their achievements and engagement in STEM. The Washington STEM Rising Star Awards introduced us to some inspirational girls who will become the next generation of STEM leaders.
On an annual basis, Washington STEM brings together a broad set of stakeholders to ensure that the policies we are championing are equitable. With the support of our statewide partners, we saw some big shared wins last year– including critical support for early learning with passage of the Fair Starts for Kids Act.

“The Fair Start for Kids Act was a game changer not only for families furthest from opportunity, but for all families who have struggled to find care for their children, for care providers, and for women and communities of color who have been disproportionately impacted. The data and information Washington STEM provided was critical to the passage of this key piece of legislation.”

Senator Claire Wilson

30th Legislative District

STEM NETWORKS:COMMUNITY IMPACT

NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY REGION IN WASHINGTON
Produced a series of inspiring videos along with interactive classroom materials designed to highlight the tremendous opportunities for women in four of our highest demand, living wage industries in NW Washington–IT, Health Care, Manufacturing/Engineering, and Construction.
×
SNOHOMISH STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign: The Snohomish STEM and NW Washington STEM Networks, in partnership with the College Success Foundation, Washington College Access Network and Futures NW, are creating and implementing a Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign based in peer to peer social media engagement.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
BASED IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
In partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, and Chief Kitsap Academy, West Sound STEM Network co-created a computer science cohort, COSTAR. COSTAR Partners will (1) foster innovation deeply rooted in computer science knowledge, skills, and integration into core content areas; (2) disrupt inequitable systems; (3) provide tangible connections to the importance of computer science competencies in living wage jobs; and (4) serve as a model and resource for the state with respect to computer science integration and disrupting inequity
×
KING COUNTY STEM PARTNERS
BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN WENATCHEE, WA
College and Career Expo (Virtual) in November 2021 – Featured a keynote and eight STEM and career-focused sessions with 100+ industry, college and career professional booths that connected and chatted with nearly 800 students.
×
SPOKANE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
Expanded the reach and impact of hELLO Math across the Spokane region. hELLO Math expands Everyday Language and Learning Opportunities which is focused on increasing the number of quality interactions between caregivers and young children. During this year, the team of community partners translated and printed 2,000 mealtime placemats (English & Spanish) and 1,000 math posters (English).
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The Tacoma STEAM Network continues to work with Local 26 Union and Tacoma Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department to offer the High School Introduction to Plumping and Pipefitting summer program. The development of a pre-apprenticeship with the Facilities and Maintenance department is underway.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
BASED IN OLYMPIA, WA
Hosted virtual professional development workshop in collaboration with our Early Math Coalition designed to reduce educator and child anxiety around learning basic math concepts.
×
SOUTH CENTRAL STEM NETWORK
BASED IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Delivered 920 sets of Tiny Polka Dot cards to families in the region (an easy-to-learn game that teaches math from counting to early numeracy and arithmetic and logic)
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
BASED IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Engaged 40 educators in exploring Vet Sciences, Construction, Semiconductors and Cybersecurity via Teacher Connect. And reached 1,119 through Career-Related Learning Events (CRLEs)–structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE TRI-CITIES OF WASHINGTON
Created a pilot early learning project with a focus in math for rural, remote, and small school districts in ESD123.
×
northwestwa snohmish westsound apple spokane tacoma capitalregion southcentralwa swwacareer midcolumbia
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY REGION IN WASHINGTON
Produced a series of inspiring videos along with interactive classroom materials designed to highlight the tremendous opportunities for women in four of our highest demand, living wage industries in NW Washington–IT, Health Care, Manufacturing/Engineering, and Construction.
×
SNOHOMISH STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign: The Snohomish STEM and NW Washington STEM Networks, in partnership with the College Success Foundation, Washington College Access Network and Futures NW, are creating and implementing a Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign based in peer to peer social media engagement.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
BASED IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
In partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, and Chief Kitsap Academy, West Sound STEM Network co-created a computer science cohort, COSTAR. COSTAR Partners will (1) foster innovation deeply rooted in computer science knowledge, skills, and integration into core content areas; (2) disrupt inequitable systems; (3) provide tangible connections to the importance of computer science competencies in living wage jobs; and (4) serve as a model and resource for the state with respect to computer science integration and disrupting inequity
×
KING COUNTY STEM PARTNERS
BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN WENATCHEE, WA
College and Career Expo (Virtual) in November 2021 – Featured a keynote and eight STEM and career-focused sessions with 100+ industry, college and career professional booths that connected and chatted with nearly 800 students.
×
SPOKANE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
Expanded the reach and impact of hELLO Math across the Spokane region. hELLO Math expands Everyday Language and Learning Opportunities which is focused on increasing the number of quality interactions between caregivers and young children. During this year, the team of community partners translated and printed 2,000 mealtime placemats (English & Spanish) and 1,000 math posters (English).
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The Tacoma STEAM Network continues to work with Local 26 Union and Tacoma Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department to offer the High School Introduction to Plumping and Pipefitting summer program. The development of a pre-apprenticeship with the Facilities and Maintenance department is underway.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
BASED IN OLYMPIA, WA
Hosted virtual professional development workshop in collaboration with our Early Math Coalition designed to reduce educator and child anxiety around learning basic math concepts.
×
SOUTH CENTRAL STEM NETWORK
BASED IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Delivered 920 sets of Tiny Polka Dot cards to families in the region (an easy-to-learn game that teaches math from counting to early numeracy and arithmetic and logic)
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
BASED IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Engaged 40 educators in exploring Vet Sciences, Construction, Semiconductors and Cybersecurity via Teacher Connect. And reached 1,119 through Career-Related Learning Events (CRLEs)–structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE TRI-CITIES OF WASHINGTON
Created a pilot early learning project with a focus in math for rural, remote, and small school districts in ESD123.
×
snohomish westsound capitalregion tacoma swwacareer midcolumbia spokane apple southcentralwa northwestwa
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY REGION IN WASHINGTON
Produced a series of inspiring videos along with interactive classroom materials designed to highlight the tremendous opportunities for women in four of our highest demand, living wage industries in NW Washington–IT, Health Care, Manufacturing/Engineering, and Construction.
×
SNOHOMISH STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign: The Snohomish STEM and NW Washington STEM Networks, in partnership with the College Success Foundation, Washington College Access Network and Futures NW, are creating and implementing a Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign based in peer to peer social media engagement.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
BASED IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
In partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, and Chief Kitsap Academy, West Sound STEM Network co-created a computer science cohort, COSTAR. COSTAR Partners will (1) foster innovation deeply rooted in computer science knowledge, skills, and integration into core content areas; (2) disrupt inequitable systems; (3) provide tangible connections to the importance of computer science competencies in living wage jobs; and (4) serve as a model and resource for the state with respect to computer science integration and disrupting inequity
×
KING COUNTY STEM PARTNERS
BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN WENATCHEE, WA
College and Career Expo (Virtual) in November 2021 – Featured a keynote and eight STEM and career-focused sessions with 100+ industry, college and career professional booths that connected and chatted with nearly 800 students.
×
SPOKANE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
Expanded the reach and impact of hELLO Math across the Spokane region. hELLO Math expands Everyday Language and Learning Opportunities which is focused on increasing the number of quality interactions between caregivers and young children. During this year, the team of community partners translated and printed 2,000 mealtime placemats (English & Spanish) and 1,000 math posters (English).
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The Tacoma STEAM Network continues to work with Local 26 Union and Tacoma Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department to offer the High School Introduction to Plumping and Pipefitting summer program. The development of a pre-apprenticeship with the Facilities and Maintenance department is underway.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
BASED IN OLYMPIA, WA
Hosted virtual professional development workshop in collaboration with our Early Math Coalition designed to reduce educator and child anxiety around learning basic math concepts.
×
SOUTH CENTRAL STEM NETWORK
BASED IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Delivered 920 sets of Tiny Polka Dot cards to families in the region (an easy-to-learn game that teaches math from counting to early numeracy and arithmetic and logic)
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
BASED IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Engaged 40 educators in exploring Vet Sciences, Construction, Semiconductors and Cybersecurity via Teacher Connect. And reached 1,119 through Career-Related Learning Events (CRLEs)–structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE TRI-CITIES OF WASHINGTON
Created a pilot early learning project with a focus in math for rural, remote, and small school districts in ESD123.
×
snohomish westsound tacoma capitalregion swwacareer midcolumbia spokane apple southcentralwa northwestwa
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY REGION IN WASHINGTON
Produced a series of inspiring videos along with interactive classroom materials designed to highlight the tremendous opportunities for women in four of our highest demand, living wage industries in NW Washington–IT, Health Care, Manufacturing/Engineering, and Construction.
×
SNOHOMISH STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign: The Snohomish STEM and NW Washington STEM Networks, in partnership with the College Success Foundation, Washington College Access Network and Futures NW, are creating and implementing a Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign based in peer to peer social media engagement.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
BASED IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
In partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, and Chief Kitsap Academy, West Sound STEM Network co-created a computer science cohort, COSTAR. COSTAR Partners will (1) foster innovation deeply rooted in computer science knowledge, skills, and integration into core content areas; (2) disrupt inequitable systems; (3) provide tangible connections to the importance of computer science competencies in living wage jobs; and (4) serve as a model and resource for the state with respect to computer science integration and disrupting inequity
×
KING COUNTY STEM PARTNERS
BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN WENATCHEE, WA
College and Career Expo (Virtual) in November 2021 – Featured a keynote and eight STEM and career-focused sessions with 100+ industry, college and career professional booths that connected and chatted with nearly 800 students.
×
SPOKANE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
Expanded the reach and impact of hELLO Math across the Spokane region. hELLO Math expands Everyday Language and Learning Opportunities which is focused on increasing the number of quality interactions between caregivers and young children. During this year, the team of community partners translated and printed 2,000 mealtime placemats (English & Spanish) and 1,000 math posters (English).
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The Tacoma STEAM Network continues to work with Local 26 Union and Tacoma Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department to offer the High School Introduction to Plumping and Pipefitting summer program. The development of a pre-apprenticeship with the Facilities and Maintenance department is underway.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
BASED IN OLYMPIA, WA
Hosted virtual professional development workshop in collaboration with our Early Math Coalition designed to reduce educator and child anxiety around learning basic math concepts.
×
SOUTH CENTRAL STEM NETWORK
BASED IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Delivered 920 sets of Tiny Polka Dot cards to families in the region (an easy-to-learn game that teaches math from counting to early numeracy and arithmetic and logic)
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
BASED IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Engaged 40 educators in exploring Vet Sciences, Construction, Semiconductors and Cybersecurity via Teacher Connect. And reached 1,119 through Career-Related Learning Events (CRLEs)–structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE TRI-CITIES OF WASHINGTON
Created a pilot early learning project with a focus in math for rural, remote, and small school districts in ESD123.
×
snohomish westsound capitalregion tacoma swwacareer midcolumbia southcentralwa spokane apple northwestwa
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY REGION IN WASHINGTON
Produced a series of inspiring videos along with interactive classroom materials designed to highlight the tremendous opportunities for women in four of our highest demand, living wage industries in NW Washington–IT, Health Care, Manufacturing/Engineering, and Construction.
×
SNOHOMISH STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign: The Snohomish STEM and NW Washington STEM Networks, in partnership with the College Success Foundation, Washington College Access Network and Futures NW, are creating and implementing a Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign based in peer to peer social media engagement.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
BASED IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
In partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, and Chief Kitsap Academy, West Sound STEM Network co-created a computer science cohort, COSTAR. COSTAR Partners will (1) foster innovation deeply rooted in computer science knowledge, skills, and integration into core content areas; (2) disrupt inequitable systems; (3) provide tangible connections to the importance of computer science competencies in living wage jobs; and (4) serve as a model and resource for the state with respect to computer science integration and disrupting inequity
×
KING COUNTY STEM PARTNERS
BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN WENATCHEE, WA
College and Career Expo (Virtual) in November 2021 – Featured a keynote and eight STEM and career-focused sessions with 100+ industry, college and career professional booths that connected and chatted with nearly 800 students.
×
SPOKANE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
Expanded the reach and impact of hELLO Math across the Spokane region. hELLO Math expands Everyday Language and Learning Opportunities which is focused on increasing the number of quality interactions between caregivers and young children. During this year, the team of community partners translated and printed 2,000 mealtime placemats (English & Spanish) and 1,000 math posters (English).
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The Tacoma STEAM Network continues to work with Local 26 Union and Tacoma Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department to offer the High School Introduction to Plumping and Pipefitting summer program. The development of a pre-apprenticeship with the Facilities and Maintenance department is underway.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
BASED IN OLYMPIA, WA
Hosted virtual professional development workshop in collaboration with our Early Math Coalition designed to reduce educator and child anxiety around learning basic math concepts.
×
SOUTH CENTRAL STEM NETWORK
BASED IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Delivered 920 sets of Tiny Polka Dot cards to families in the region (an easy-to-learn game that teaches math from counting to early numeracy and arithmetic and logic)
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
BASED IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Engaged 40 educators in exploring Vet Sciences, Construction, Semiconductors and Cybersecurity via Teacher Connect. And reached 1,119 through Career-Related Learning Events (CRLEs)–structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE TRI-CITIES OF WASHINGTON
Created a pilot early learning project with a focus in math for rural, remote, and small school districts in ESD123.
×
swwacareer midcolumbia southcentralwa spokane apple capitalregion capitalregion tacoma westsound snohomish northwestwa
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY REGION IN WASHINGTON
Produced a series of inspiring videos along with interactive classroom materials designed to highlight the tremendous opportunities for women in four of our highest demand, living wage industries in NW Washington–IT, Health Care, Manufacturing/Engineering, and Construction.
×
SNOHOMISH STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign: The Snohomish STEM and NW Washington STEM Networks, in partnership with the College Success Foundation, Washington College Access Network and Futures NW, are creating and implementing a Financial Aid Completion marketing campaign based in peer to peer social media engagement.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
BASED IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
In partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, and Chief Kitsap Academy, West Sound STEM Network co-created a computer science cohort, COSTAR. COSTAR Partners will (1) foster innovation deeply rooted in computer science knowledge, skills, and integration into core content areas; (2) disrupt inequitable systems; (3) provide tangible connections to the importance of computer science competencies in living wage jobs; and (4) serve as a model and resource for the state with respect to computer science integration and disrupting inequity
×
KING COUNTY STEM PARTNERS
BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
In addition to working alongside our statewide STEM Network partners, we also work to partner with King County-based nonprofits like Zeno Math. The themes of healing, community support, and cultural inclusion echoed throughout the third annual Zeno Summer Institute, where educators, caregivers, and advocates gathered for two days to learn how to better support families of color in providing foundational math experiences for early learners.
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN WENATCHEE, WA
College and Career Expo (Virtual) in November 2021 – Featured a keynote and eight STEM and career-focused sessions with 100+ industry, college and career professional booths that connected and chatted with nearly 800 students.
×
SPOKANE STEM NETWORK
BASED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
Expanded the reach and impact of hELLO Math across the Spokane region. hELLO Math expands Everyday Language and Learning Opportunities which is focused on increasing the number of quality interactions between caregivers and young children. During this year, the team of community partners translated and printed 2,000 mealtime placemats (English & Spanish) and 1,000 math posters (English).
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The Tacoma STEAM Network continues to work with Local 26 Union and Tacoma Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department to offer the High School Introduction to Plumping and Pipefitting summer program. The development of a pre-apprenticeship with the Facilities and Maintenance department is underway.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
BASED IN OLYMPIA, WA
Hosted virtual professional development workshop in collaboration with our Early Math Coalition designed to reduce educator and child anxiety around learning basic math concepts.
×
SOUTH CENTRAL STEM NETWORK
BASED IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Delivered 920 sets of Tiny Polka Dot cards to families in the region (an easy-to-learn game that teaches math from counting to early numeracy and arithmetic and logic)
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
BASED IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Engaged 40 educators in exploring Vet Sciences, Construction, Semiconductors and Cybersecurity via Teacher Connect. And reached 1,119 through Career-Related Learning Events (CRLEs)–structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
BASED IN THE TRI-CITIES OF WASHINGTON
Created a pilot early learning project with a focus in math for rural, remote, and small school districts in ESD123.
×
northwestwa snohomish westsound apple spokane tacoma capitalregion southcentralwa swwacareer midcolumbia

STEM NETWORKS:COMMUNITY IMPACT

Washington STEM invests in and works alongside a network of STEM partners that harness and employ STEM education best practices within their communities. These ten regional STEM Networks and King County STEM Partners are made up of education, business, and community leaders and provide access to the best STEM education, opportunities, and careers in their regions.

2021 FINANCIALS

FUNCTIONAL
EXPENSES

78%

Programs

12%

Management & General Services

10%

Fundraising

REVENUE
SOURCES

54%

Corporate

24%

Foundation

4%

Government (PPP) Loan Forgiveness

1%

Individual

12%

Earned Revenues

5%

Fiscal Sponsorships